Enrollment
1,006
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 481521007862
Coppell Middle North — Coppell, TX
Federal NCES profile for Coppell Middle North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Coppell Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coppell Middle North compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Coppell Middle North reports 1,006 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 503 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Coppell Isd spends $15,984 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.5% from local sources (property taxes), 7.1% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coppell Middle North compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,984
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 503 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,006 Top 89% in Texas — larger than 11% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 481521007862
Student demographics
Asian 39.5%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 503:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.7%
In-school suspensions 57
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coppell Isd, which includes Coppell Middle North.
$15,984
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.5%
State 7.1%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Coppell Middle North
How many students attend Coppell Middle North?
Coppell Middle North has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a middle school in COPPELL, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coppell Middle North?
The student-teacher ratio at Coppell Middle North is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coppell Middle North?
The largest demographic group at Coppell Middle North is Asian at 39.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in COPPELL, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coppell Middle North?
Coppell Middle North has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.